tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22614915309889150782024-02-07T03:47:06.842-07:00Calgary FashionKimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.comBlogger421125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-39879219421561424972009-10-08T12:03:00.012-06:002009-10-08T13:04:40.194-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/Ss4q3WuYlGI/AAAAAAAAALA/jpUN7ge8WzY/s1600-h/image6.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5390292934490362978" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/Ss4q3WuYlGI/AAAAAAAAALA/jpUN7ge8WzY/s400/image6.jpg" style="display: block; height: 230px; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; margin-top: 0px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Calgary Fashion is proud to present our new website, </span><a href="http://www.calgaryfashion.ca/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CalgaryFashion.ca </span></a><br />
</div></div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check out the latest news from </span><a href="http://www.albertafashionweek.ca/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alberta Fashion Week</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, video interviews, runway coverage, and editorials on local headliners, news-makers, and industry leaders. Daily updates will keep you in the know of what's happening in Calgary, and what we are paying attention to.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank-you for are all your support, and we welcome you to our new era as Calgary's fashion media collective!</span><br />
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</div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- The Calgary Fashion Team, </span><a href="http://www.calgaryfashion.ca/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">CalgaryFashion.ca</span></a><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pictures from Day 1 and 2 from the first semi annual </span><a href="http://www.albertafashionweek.ca/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Alberta Fashion Week</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">.</span><br />
</div><div><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shows presented in order, </span><span style="line-height: 18px;"><a href="http://elementonemedia.com/cf/2009/10/07/alala-ss-2010/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Álalá S/S 2010</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://elementonemedia.com/cf/2009/10/08/maria-orduz-ss-2010/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Maria Orduz S/S 2010</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">, </span><a href="http://elementonemedia.com/cf/2009/10/07/blonde-dutch-ss-2010/"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dutch Blonde S/S 2010</span></a></span><br />
</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775035545952164922noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-17495058383970480542009-09-20T02:08:00.008-06:002009-09-22T19:54:00.817-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZKWGbqhlDTLLtGUYwbKi6L5FlpS5UwhMGelVlFZidpcdZiwYVtGnz_k3mmf3gbwKaYFmWqMMaO0esMknuyPf6vtzay_uK_rfFc7B4Upw88x0c8qTyx_HzZa5kg2fFybauoz6C-jEtNE4/s1600-h/rw2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 316px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZKWGbqhlDTLLtGUYwbKi6L5FlpS5UwhMGelVlFZidpcdZiwYVtGnz_k3mmf3gbwKaYFmWqMMaO0esMknuyPf6vtzay_uK_rfFc7B4Upw88x0c8qTyx_HzZa5kg2fFybauoz6C-jEtNE4/s400/rw2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383460291047380610" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-4hiffirmTpcjHn-51qwo14E4AlvmaSBnByOlA9tBYWIt7ch2Lb9pCl1Mwa1-ELHYY9u9jK9_FMpYVtkQRcNjlEqC4ZequiUrGUf_cDwz_V806S_9Bdmtef5l72D11sMFAOI0Pfl7cU/s1600-h/rw1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 323px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM-4hiffirmTpcjHn-51qwo14E4AlvmaSBnByOlA9tBYWIt7ch2Lb9pCl1Mwa1-ELHYY9u9jK9_FMpYVtkQRcNjlEqC4ZequiUrGUf_cDwz_V806S_9Bdmtef5l72D11sMFAOI0Pfl7cU/s400/rw1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5383460280923428242" /></a><div>RW&CO. celebrate 10 years in the Canadian fashion industry this year.</div><div>I must admit I haven't been to a mall in the past 6 months, but always love to wander through every location I come across, the simple designs with a hint of flare allows for a classic wardrobe. The comfort and affordability stand the test of time. I only just got rid of a staple sweater from the thriving His and Hers store that can be found in most malls across the country. </div><div><br /></div><div>RW&CO's publicity team are working on getting the company connected to their customers online and have recently just launched a Facebook Fan Page and a series of videos so adorable you'll wonder why you don't shop there all the time. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm pretty surprised a lot of Canadian companies haven't taken the video story approach to connect with their customers. I feel this is sort of a turning point for major retail businesses as they catch up to the "modern" ways of advertising and promotions. </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" white-space: pre; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:10px;"><object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/FlqIBlbSL-s&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/FlqIBlbSL-s&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object></span></div><div>Photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.rw-co.com/">RW&Co</a></div>Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-24422271514531229342009-09-09T13:37:00.002-06:002009-09-22T19:59:08.908-06:00<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZvdwfEF2fIfOgDNXGu2TqL348XJQC6lCdTsZmMmvaoRfabI7X5si85jRuwJmv4KM1VSvvpNxPCd9Kw-mzGjdNt6vvzdDqfDM02VxdWp1Z5HXBoeXiz6hwLEF-VDjlSViOuxgr43kQPA/s1600-h/header8.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5379554348828063938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3ZvdwfEF2fIfOgDNXGu2TqL348XJQC6lCdTsZmMmvaoRfabI7X5si85jRuwJmv4KM1VSvvpNxPCd9Kw-mzGjdNt6vvzdDqfDM02VxdWp1Z5HXBoeXiz6hwLEF-VDjlSViOuxgr43kQPA/s400/header8.jpg" style="cursor: hand; cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 145px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 400px;" /></a>The first ever Alberta Fashion Week is set to kick off on October 4th. <br />
<div>We are proud to announce that Calgary Fashion is now an official media sponsor. <br />
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</div><div>Stay tuned for more. <br />
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Parkshow Fall 2009<br />
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With a population of over a million it'd be very difficult to call Calgary a small town. However, it is at times accurate to say that everybody knows everybody. Communities and groups that make up the city are not autonomous, they're all interconnected, it's the only way for these communities to survive.<br />
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Parkshow, the fundraiser for Parksale brings together the creative communities of Calgary and supports the independent artists who have eschewed the consumer driven sensibilities of the current generation to slave away at doing what they love.<br />
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Kara Chomistek, Parkshow Event Coordinator, explains how the idea came about.<br />
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"There was a group of us from the University and ACAD talking about how there is not much opportunity to make a profit while selling their [the artists] work." Chomistek points out there are a lot of opportunities to show their work, however there are usually high commission fees or high vendor fees. "We though it would be kind of cool just to have a space where people can come sell their stuff and chill out on the grass."<br />
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Held once a year in June on the University of Calgary campus, the event is void of entrance fees or vendor fees. To make the sale a reality it seemed natural to create a fundraiser like Parkshow.<br />
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"Parkshow is a fundraiser so that we can continue to make this a free event for all involved," says Chomistek. The first Parkshow Spring 2009, took place in February at the Artlife Gallery. The small venue was filled to capacity as models walked the runway in two rooms, showcasing the upcoming talents of Calgary's fashion community.<br />
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For the Fall fashion season, Parkshow Fall 2009 takes place September 12 at a new venue. Inspired by the floor to ceiling organ at the Arrata Opera Centre, this seasons' show will feature fashions from 13 local designers, including an online vintage shop and a jeweler.<br />
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The art will be on display the whole event with doors opening at 9 p.m. After the 10 p.m. show there will be a special performance by House of Dangerkat. Kaiti Pasqualotto's troupe of the wackest dancers Calgary has to offer is the perfect way to get the party started. Pasqualotto will be featuring her scamper pants which will also be available for sale at the midnight sample sale along with dance party to take place after the performance.<br />
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With the shorter days and cooler nights upon us it's the time of the year to celebrate and embrace the short season full of the hottest fashions.<br />
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Event details:<br />
Parkshow Fall 2009<br />
Art + Fashion + Party @ Arrata Opera Centre (1315 7 St. S.W)<br />
September 12<br />
Doors open @ 9 p.m. for art show<br />
Fashion show + House of Dangerkat @ 10 p.m<br />
Midnight sample sale and after party<br />
Minimum $10 donation<br />
18+<br />
Featuring:<br />
Caitlin Power<br />
Bridge Bergman<br />
Vanessa Riego<br />
Paradime<br />
Colour Design<br />
Kara Chomistek<br />
Ryan Broadbent<br />
Julie Henrich<br />
Tiffany Wollman<br />
Split Pea Vintage<br />
Light & Soul Apparel<br />
House of Nonie<br />
Jewelery by Samantha Herold<br />
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Top photo: The crowd packs Artlife Gallery to see Sarah Tadjdeh model designs by Caitlin Power at the inaugural Parkshow Spring 2009. Photographer: Josiah Bilagot<br />
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Bottom photo: Karleen Samson shows of unique fashion at Parksale 2008. Photographer: Kara ChomistekUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-22353284068002609592009-09-02T20:30:00.003-06:002009-09-02T20:34:05.957-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8B00e6NC0XgHDIwuBSOiLQFi3r2lhuPP_IgEorpOt9PgZ-9vJNAzS9f12rZFpDld5eruEdS3MFY7V7qROReTm-Y4FnkwswooO57PQw0sSH5wm5j_d1lk0VwXvvx7x2bAmt0dcZTKmrw/s1600-h/cal_cover.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 254px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8B00e6NC0XgHDIwuBSOiLQFi3r2lhuPP_IgEorpOt9PgZ-9vJNAzS9f12rZFpDld5eruEdS3MFY7V7qROReTm-Y4FnkwswooO57PQw0sSH5wm5j_d1lk0VwXvvx7x2bAmt0dcZTKmrw/s320/cal_cover.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5377063802969278402" /></a><br />A while back, I profiled model Stephen Kroeger of Calgary. He was just taking off- coming home from a stint in New York. This month, Stephen graces the cover of Calgary's own Avenue magazine. Check it out, and wish Stephen good luck for his modeling future (not that he needs it.)<div><br /></div><div>http://www.avenuecalgary.com/articles/page/item/calgary-fashion-sept-2009</div>emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14220562519132172471noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-59579517919984892742009-08-31T21:09:00.010-06:002009-09-22T20:00:21.949-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #0000ee;"><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
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<span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Quick Lesson: Hermès</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">With the grand opening of Hermès looming in the near future, Calgary Fashion has decided to compile a short introduction to the label, its history, its key pieces, and what it means to have such a prestigious boutique opening in Calgary.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hermès, founded by Thierry Hermès in 1837, began as a leather goods line specializing in harnesses, saddles, and other equestrian goods. The company became an success among royalty and those who could afford the fine workmanship. Hermès developed a reputation for impecctable quality, materials, and tailoring that the company expanded to include luggage, leather golf jackets, scarves, smaller leather goods, perfume, jewelry, homewares and eventually clothing. To this day Hermès remains a family-run business, six-generations deep, and stays true to its roots in luxury.</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><b><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Quick Facts about Hermès</span></span></b></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Jean Paul Gaultier: womenswear designer</span></span></span><br />
</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Veronique Nichanian: menswear designer</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span style="line-height: 18px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: arial;">"Deluxe: How Luxury Lost Its Luster" author Dana Thomas states that Hermès is one of the few luxury brands that remain true to the concept of luxury</span></span></span><br />
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</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; line-height: 18px;">So what does the arrival of Hermès mean to Calgary? For those who can afford Hermès wares, or those who can shamelessly go into debt to don the prestigious label, it means access to unparalleled quality. Perhaps a shift in Calgary's shopping habits have also shifted away from disposable fashion. Hermès is classic, durable, and an investment. It also means Calgary is attracting major design houses, making it inevitable that the downtown core will attract more distinguished brands. The arrival of Hermès is also bitter sweet. Will a Hermès scarf or handbag be the new Coach bag? Will the brand's reputation for craftmanship be undermined for its status to 'one-up' those who cannot afford the smallest article? Will Calgary's consumers understand the history of the label, and appreciate it for its longevity and unwavering commitment? Does Calgary even need a Hermès considering the city is dedicated to casual wear? Time will tell whether Hermès will be appreciated or become another 'pretty' thing.</span><br />
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</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775035545952164922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-12382229300408184572009-08-28T12:18:00.003-06:002009-08-28T12:38:46.040-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/SpgkHGu-TDI/AAAAAAAAAKI/uj9nQC5u1bA/s1600-h/vittadini31.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/SpgkHGu-TDI/AAAAAAAAAKI/uj9nQC5u1bA/s320/vittadini31.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5375085859752004658" /></a><br />During the last couple months of summer, Calgary Fashion has taken a vacation to rest our bones, to find inspiration, and prepare ourselves for the the exciting months ahead of us. Calgary Fashion will be celebrating a milestone within a few months, and to usher in the gripping times we are about to enter, we are working hard to enrich Calgary's burgeoning fashion community even more. Stay-tuned for new posts within the next few weeks!<div><br /></div><div>Much love, Calgary Fashion</div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775035545952164922noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-3321388518667802332009-08-06T18:39:00.005-06:002009-08-11T22:09:05.851-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWa88SCfcGsEDxoX37TzLHqBSxiprXT8bX0ccDUyJDFVKFpbs4bIRXLKbJr7qdVJThIt9aUGZzYhsaTCXfybF3nscY5nfkDqR7B6y74vVcK-O0u1G0telli97Xb7JF4MEhPOp51fUSBtM/s1600-h/5814_571087669777_120605970_34215442_7206011_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWa88SCfcGsEDxoX37TzLHqBSxiprXT8bX0ccDUyJDFVKFpbs4bIRXLKbJr7qdVJThIt9aUGZzYhsaTCXfybF3nscY5nfkDqR7B6y74vVcK-O0u1G0telli97Xb7JF4MEhPOp51fUSBtM/s320/5814_571087669777_120605970_34215442_7206011_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5367015216853194818" border="0" /></a>Valentino: The Last Emperor<br /><br />Finally Calgary is being blessed with the new Valentino documentary, The Last Emperor. It's opening tomorrow night at the Uptown Stage & Screen, the first show is at 7:10 p.m. and runs until August 20th, playing nightly Monday through Sunday at 7:10 p.m. & 9:15 p.m. and matinees on the weekend at 12:20 p.m.<br /><br />There's a good chance you'll run into some Calgary Fashion folk. We're all pretty excited to see such an amazing and inspiring fashion designer front and center on the silver screen. I personally don't have anything Valentino red, but I will try my best to look fabulous and so should you!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.valentinomovie.com/">http://www.valentinomovie.com/</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-50893982739020521512009-07-31T22:28:00.002-06:002009-07-31T22:48:28.341-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJajxK-0c4c8A4BclYpyYrWkXKrv69IvUuiUKfkdOLilrTXy-pBp7fJo5nUHmIR3G5YXmx7nwuhejIttMCnXT5cTYdM7axn9NUszQYWJ_wrgkjb33SYGhkBLUZncCLdDoqhEepJf26YY/s1600-h/DSC_1317_s.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 202px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsJajxK-0c4c8A4BclYpyYrWkXKrv69IvUuiUKfkdOLilrTXy-pBp7fJo5nUHmIR3G5YXmx7nwuhejIttMCnXT5cTYdM7axn9NUszQYWJ_wrgkjb33SYGhkBLUZncCLdDoqhEepJf26YY/s320/DSC_1317_s.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364852583942113570" border="0" /></a><br />Soak in the fashion!<br /><br />'Tis the season of summer festival and the first weekend of August is no exception.<br />Like every cool satellite downtown neighborhood, Inglewood has it's own one day summer festival, featuring all the best the community has to offer.<br />A fashionable highlight of this event is local boutique espy's first fashion show with Eye on Design featuring Canada Next Top Model contestant Nikita (she finished third!). And on top of that there will be a patio party after!<br /><br />Details:<br /><br />espy experience w/ Eye on Design fashion show<br />August 1st, 2009 3 p.m. at Inglewood's Sunfest<br />Located in front of espy on 1217B 9th Ave SE (look for the red carpet)<br />Featuring:<br />Nikita from Canada's Next Top Model<br />Models from I Model Management<br />DJ Fleur<br />Patio party with Bite and espy 6-11 p.m.<br /><br />photo courtesy www.espyexperience.comUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-25057040091677334462009-07-29T21:36:00.003-06:002009-07-29T21:50:50.056-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwbZqAqb6emoMKcsAY2bor4OM-6m4y3ZC5ptmP2afrJ_Zq-nju2Ic4cX_0dHrunFHHUFdG6TDKDvNa5U_9nXUZ8UjFH3hyphenhyphennwBVRwW3WUgAt7oHxKCjaMj5xF_n-easFlazE8SAxqg5vQ/s1600-h/n126538856976_6763.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 252px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpwbZqAqb6emoMKcsAY2bor4OM-6m4y3ZC5ptmP2afrJ_Zq-nju2Ic4cX_0dHrunFHHUFdG6TDKDvNa5U_9nXUZ8UjFH3hyphenhyphennwBVRwW3WUgAt7oHxKCjaMj5xF_n-easFlazE8SAxqg5vQ/s320/n126538856976_6763.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5364095631102016258" border="0" /></a><br />The Death of SONGKLA<br /><br />I announced a few weeks <a href="http://calgary-fashion.blogspot.com/2009_06_28_archive.html">ago </a>that Songkla will no longer be the store as you know it. And yes, this is very sad. But as they will be re-inventing themselves soon the best thing to do is to celebrate the change. And so, on July 31st not only will you be able to snag the last of what's on the racks, you'll be able to reminisce and quiz Tung and Thanh about what's up next and drink!<br /><br />So, start you Friday night right!<br /><br />July 31st store open from 11 a.m. to midnight<br />50%-70% all merchandise.<br />Drinks after 7 p.m.<br />#11- 718 17th Ave S.W.<br /><br />Songkla will be re-opening mid-September.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-8922790564929074122009-07-16T15:04:00.002-06:002009-07-16T16:05:58.145-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHRADFWKISlO6_puy7RzcfhxmgTb3X0znHFmQzJD2qF7CneeYZHUUE2j6bzucAOELEH8v6WP4VrAfpJLZae4z_l4xQgCA17BwRRriYVFqAbueSVmjzXwY7sIJDq2MKv3d8iWPcUN-J4A/s1600-h/giant.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 258px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuHRADFWKISlO6_puy7RzcfhxmgTb3X0znHFmQzJD2qF7CneeYZHUUE2j6bzucAOELEH8v6WP4VrAfpJLZae4z_l4xQgCA17BwRRriYVFqAbueSVmjzXwY7sIJDq2MKv3d8iWPcUN-J4A/s400/giant.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167039578827170" border="0" /></a>Giant 45 will be hosting their grand opening today at their new location 329a 17th Ave SW. Worth checking out!<br /><br />Then later join them at the Hifi Club for Hai Karate.Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-31496865175145258752009-07-15T21:56:00.011-06:002009-07-16T14:58:41.071-06:00<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;"><br /></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qpf-5UmN7DEDCCVfQ7e9Pz-EaLW-GS2Vc7o8SNsFcTVnZD9Elq7Kgw0HO5-mg90OFlZ4_gJ60i1-R7bWm4DbWnGRT_U8dxiTvEjdxmUGa-THtj_SSnHNRERF2jO7xZR-6CLobXR287g/s1600-h/n1630020114_30091247_4456952.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 263px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qpf-5UmN7DEDCCVfQ7e9Pz-EaLW-GS2Vc7o8SNsFcTVnZD9Elq7Kgw0HO5-mg90OFlZ4_gJ60i1-R7bWm4DbWnGRT_U8dxiTvEjdxmUGa-THtj_SSnHNRERF2jO7xZR-6CLobXR287g/s320/n1630020114_30091247_4456952.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358912716895836962" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I caught up with Lexie Stewart, a personal fashion muse and aspiring designer, actress, and all-around artiste to ask her opinion on clothes, trends, and the most fashionable cities.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. What stared your interest in fashion?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">It must be my mothers fault. Growing up she always bought me those toy plastic heels from Toys’R’Us, and dressed me up in frilly dresses with crinolines underneath. She’s a sewer, so we could always make whatever clothes I wanted. By the time I was in grade 6, I was wearing lime green leggings and unheard-of Uggs. Around that time Lizzy Maguire intrigued me because no other girl dressed like her, so I was very daring with clothes. Then I started paying attention to designers and their runways.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. Who have become your favorite designers?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. Chloe. Definitely. Chloe has always been the top for me. I love the oversized, male (but feminine) clothes. Ellie Saab has the most incredible dresses. Chanel accessories, shoes, and dresses are always beautiful and classic. I love Balenciaga purses and Christian Louboutin shoes are to die for. He is without a doubt the god of shoe making.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarxd6HeVysgC_8rya5gUNuES5XBgPB4OgwSeNmBCtddJDUQPgJ5BwXljpch_9gLcdXG_SOMFcqgDjuhY-fXFITFeqRIDOHntGSSvtWeBi_Pp6xtZ66H6OP1XwgNz8HH-8jro9qNGfPa4/s1600-h/n669635029_1641337_9939.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiarxd6HeVysgC_8rya5gUNuES5XBgPB4OgwSeNmBCtddJDUQPgJ5BwXljpch_9gLcdXG_SOMFcqgDjuhY-fXFITFeqRIDOHntGSSvtWeBi_Pp6xtZ66H6OP1XwgNz8HH-8jro9qNGfPa4/s320/n669635029_1641337_9939.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358912866318756882" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;" ><br /></span></a><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. Any pieces by your favorite designers you'd like to get your hands on?<br /></span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. Christian Louboutin shoes. For sure. I’d die to have a pair. I’ve been looking at a lot of sale sites that you can buy them from for around $150.00, but I’m not fully sure if they’re all legit! If I had the figure, a Herve Leger dress would be awesome. Once you look good in one of those dresses, you know you’ve made it in the fitness department. Also, a padded, chain strapped Chanel purse. So classy.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. And if you can't have designer pieces, where do you shop in Calgary?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A.Zara, Zara, Zara. H&M, Joe Fresh, Gap, Aldo.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmVFlEVyP4aPnUbUbzvkOdCLc960R-Pw6hVn2vROrv49jvcJDpNKlLcQp2A2gQ1mK8pclumBFlMZ8L7RCI2B5330x0WeneXpXxUpNfZMQ7ES9de7LpBNMsNQk8Zp0lpPvefqAhw0LYnQQ/s320/n669635029_1586042_4097.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358912422109448066" border="0" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. You and your mom sew a lot of your clothes - how'd you get started?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. My mom always made her own clothes growing up. She got me started. Being able to sew has come in handy. I found a dress by Chanel that I adored, so I recreated it for my grad! And I did the same thing for my friend with an Oscar De La Renta dress recently. I’ve grown up around sewing so I was sort of just born into it, lucky for me!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. What are the best and worst trends, in your opinion?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. Hmm worst fashion trend. SO many people say Uggs on this question. I don’t give a crap. They’re so comfortable and handy, it doesn’t even matter, you don’t have to look perfect ALL the time. I love mine. So worst fashion trend? I can’t think of one specific item, but for me, it’s 80’s clothing. I’d have to say the 80’s were the worst for fashion and I really hope it doesn’t continue to come back full throttle. There are certain pieces that are 80’s inspired that when put together with something else can look awesome. Best fashion trend, I’m not sure if this counts but, empire waist. It looks good on almost everybody, big boobs, small boobs, long waist, short waist. It’s pretty, it’s feminine. With long dresses it looks ethereal, on short baby doll dresses it’s cute.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8mrG-DWAJEH5x7H5u4rHjBkLQdHuFmtWVGsys3P_KH-uNn8vTe718Je7rDzUdVp8xCJWyf5QjQGoYSs2hgyY2Z1Byv8UHp15pv2ieTxbcovCARWxab6ctdEV4csM58Kk_6AgnKVjO6XQ/s320/4921_119852025029_669635029_3352150_2920153_n.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358912146924272946" border="0" /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. Thinking about your closet, what can't you live without?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A.Honestly? Leggings. Definitely. I’m very much about comfort. At the moment, probably my gladiator sandals too. They’re nothing special but, they’re nicer than flip flops. They took me all through Europe. Also, my black tube skirt. I remember seeing one on Ashley Olsen, and I had to have that skirt. So I retreated to the sewing room and whipped myself up one from an old stretchy black maternity dress that was my mothers.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></div><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7TyMIn7H90URyP8QYoNMXI-a-AWAYGavPASqM8YNjBCqnBrbz1wb8U7Rs3Tiwd2Ke4t5821Y5v_NHGYsbf0gu0XDbnAcnlGJ6898vqtsm0RBm2Q_OdbaXzCMoGqxHvYjjgv7nJqwSimI/s320/n1650210104_92170_8660.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358911325654490290" border="0" /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. What's the most fashionable city you've traveled to?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. I would have to say London. It’s just because so many women there have real styles, whereas in many other cities, lots of people just dress the same. Both men and women are more daring with their style, and it helps that there are a lot more clothing stores to shop at for more variety. There’s everything from grunge to fashionable but clean and classy. Style there seems effortless.</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Georgia,fantasy;"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiROyYTlDn6WFIFiUIqufgE0nS8bJ9yl2UUlLzXgG-1jJpXWt3dhhMF-0Vb8z511kSLLFmrTgY_F8ZhQKTsHOpChoJx1ThUuJUySFBsIElBJYQPcVpdL49PYGkHZRs13dSQgpoQ16Handc/s320/n669635029_1584553_3958.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358911709314821026" style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Q. Where would you like to travel next?</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">A. Scottland and Ireland. It has nothing to do with fashion or the shopping. But Scottland DOES have a topshop...</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Thanks Lexie!</span></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=";font-family:'lucida grande',tahoma,verdana,arial,sans-serif;font-size:11;" ><br /></span></div>emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14220562519132172471noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-31931648734374308842009-07-15T19:21:00.003-06:002009-07-16T14:59:17.076-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/Sl6AzO5UrlI/AAAAAAAAAJw/lhwE95st66I/s1600-h/zinkkb1.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 249px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/Sl6AzO5UrlI/AAAAAAAAAJw/lhwE95st66I/s320/zinkkb1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5358862224277679698" border="0" /></a><div>Calgary-born designer Travis Taddeo is featured in Z!NK Magazine's summer issue. In the article Tina Christopoulos draws attention to Taddeo's commitment to providing individualistic designs to his young clientele. "What I really want people to get from my clothes is the knowledge that individuality is important" he says. "It's OK not to wear the same thing as everyone else." Calgary Fashion could not agree more. The world of fashion can be inspiring but also extremely disappointing. Rather than being roused by runway looks, many people seem to reiterate looks from head to toe. The increasing trend of copying runway looks verbatim, leaves some of us at Calgary Fashion disheartened. Since when did fashion become so rigid? I remember counting 17 Coach bags, 5 pairs of Uggs, 8 pairs of Ray-Bans and several outfits covered in labels during a half-hour coffee break on 17th Ave. Is this a part of Calgary's conservative nature? To have what everyone else has? Or is it because Calgary is isolated from the fashion industry's glorious individuality?<div><br /></div><div>We salute Travis Taddeo for his undying motivation to infuse Canada's fashion industry with a punch of unfamiliarity. His latest collection will be shown at the upcoming Toronto Fashion Week in October, followed by a release in the US.</div></div>Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775035545952164922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-38730497293300817012009-07-10T06:33:00.003-06:002009-07-10T06:36:45.601-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DmGVfnx3xvAzecETkprn_shYh-b4hWyTEMB_kvOP6jSc-WEhDkm5psMweHzBOG2F0f-BdoJU7fp9M-GWXyoLsQvBsKzgiugmc1B6qhhfY0snVsM4P79-fIa0VM96eHoKCOjPxmuF8UQ/s1600-h/n99859721863_300.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 282px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7DmGVfnx3xvAzecETkprn_shYh-b4hWyTEMB_kvOP6jSc-WEhDkm5psMweHzBOG2F0f-BdoJU7fp9M-GWXyoLsQvBsKzgiugmc1B6qhhfY0snVsM4P79-fIa0VM96eHoKCOjPxmuF8UQ/s320/n99859721863_300.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356809290488208034" border="0" /></a><br />Summer Sale!<br /><br />We apologize for the short notice but we were recently informed of an awesome sale that started yesterday and continues today and tomorrow.<br /><br />Good Child Cartel is having a sale, here are the details!:<br /><br />Tees - $15 each, 3 for $35<br />Hoodies/Jackets - $30<br />Polos - $20<br />Hats - $10<br /><br />All Sizes for both Men & Women.<br /><br />*CASH ONLY*<br /><br />Friday - July 10:<br />2:00 pm - 8:00 pm<br />Former Rocket Location:<br />738 - 17 ave SW<br />Calgary, Alberta<br />(West of the Yardhouse on 17th ave)<br /><br />Saturday - July 11:<br />10:00 am - 5:00 pm<br />Former Rocket Location:<br />738 - 17 ave SW<br />Calgary, Alberta<br />(West of the Yardhouse on 17th ave)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-26260349156761364192009-07-09T13:16:00.005-06:002009-07-09T13:37:41.225-06:00So as Kim had mentioned last week, the Balmain collection was heavily inspired none other than a CF icon Michael Jackson, but has anyone seen him sporting the Balmain line himself?<br />Perfect!<br /><div style="text-align: center;">Check these out. My boy worked it!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 282px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVna5kf3ztoirQ9Ri2SUlPYv15FDxce4XTm6CwUi7rrG9oNo38CAu4tbB7ofxZV2xZqy1Lwc1FCHcCv5FE2XZWckZkg1wRx94SvB6z-_z4IjSEXFe04ut_02RZcly1PvH1u-SLF7Mv1Q/s400/balmainmm" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542854360276930" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK816-mMvOLxlWka4QYXZO4wDQwFBzVHDZigpTZMzJiRAmMZhmPuA9WiKkdkg44-u7glhUVrFuZwMVyfIwBqTHaSq5u4_l-kq3jx4rSHjYnWF_DUG2U6Xdx7EGtXMn_dUVN2xGVWGCjc/s1600-h/balmain-jackson.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaK816-mMvOLxlWka4QYXZO4wDQwFBzVHDZigpTZMzJiRAmMZhmPuA9WiKkdkg44-u7glhUVrFuZwMVyfIwBqTHaSq5u4_l-kq3jx4rSHjYnWF_DUG2U6Xdx7EGtXMn_dUVN2xGVWGCjc/s400/balmain-jackson.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542849993444818" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VH6TLptCj0HzH6BidVGbVgLlEOl8tMfecI3KtkTFO1EEGCDu2C-LAmnSHqkrXd_1V_PK2RgcWig1kqtByTuGXOFMDqMKc_ypDAJjgUfGJsYMLeiOhjEjoO8qUx2EbBLc1-PI7l7x0LU/s1600-h/michael-jackson-in-balmain-jeans-jessie-jt-6.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 237px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VH6TLptCj0HzH6BidVGbVgLlEOl8tMfecI3KtkTFO1EEGCDu2C-LAmnSHqkrXd_1V_PK2RgcWig1kqtByTuGXOFMDqMKc_ypDAJjgUfGJsYMLeiOhjEjoO8qUx2EbBLc1-PI7l7x0LU/s400/michael-jackson-in-balmain-jeans-jessie-jt-6.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542847587316386" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeEykPtW0tNR5uDXbREtEQuqD8wuuuJMKqFQMZTzZTCXit8dhvVqL79y41SgmqlLOucu1N6j-ofgfrGUZ7H3uutVDBlz4I2QZQYM5v7EqGr_mFJ1KXfhxtSkcwfJ41rPEDPl5EzC49BI/s1600-h/michael_jackson_balmain.jpg"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeEykPtW0tNR5uDXbREtEQuqD8wuuuJMKqFQMZTzZTCXit8dhvVqL79y41SgmqlLOucu1N6j-ofgfrGUZ7H3uutVDBlz4I2QZQYM5v7EqGr_mFJ1KXfhxtSkcwfJ41rPEDPl5EzC49BI/s1600-h/michael_jackson_balmain.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 319px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIeEykPtW0tNR5uDXbREtEQuqD8wuuuJMKqFQMZTzZTCXit8dhvVqL79y41SgmqlLOucu1N6j-ofgfrGUZ7H3uutVDBlz4I2QZQYM5v7EqGr_mFJ1KXfhxtSkcwfJ41rPEDPl5EzC49BI/s400/michael_jackson_balmain.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356542839429572066" /></a></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-55300237714078360432009-07-09T10:40:00.004-06:002009-07-09T10:45:05.310-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/SlYeesZI2_I/AAAAAAAAAJo/8z1eErAg7yA/s1600-h/sum09eleven_lg.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 191px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bCGE9Z2Ma-0/SlYeesZI2_I/AAAAAAAAAJo/8z1eErAg7yA/s320/sum09eleven_lg.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356502319465290738" /></a><br />Local clothing boutique Eleven: Eleven (233 10th St. NW) is featured on Fashion Magazine's style blog. The write up on Eleven: Eleven also features work by local photographer Riley Stewart and local model Janelle of I Model Management. Calgary Fashion celebrates these local talents and fashion leaders! Check out the blog at <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/fashion-reporters/2009/07/09/calgary-a-hot-spot-for-global-style/">Fashion Magazine</a>.Melhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16775035545952164922noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-58946096213771022462009-07-08T18:04:00.005-06:002009-07-08T21:42:26.360-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAwPVRGEjAfiq3UcPEjQfnRQ2K1Gpjr75kOI3g_2ENVEmeLxpZi33YcAULhpiRDenRlmWXW-FgrmXZTXgvKQyAayQL-KFoA07InSAKQPnR-XNSJ-CJBgLPdFvhSdJGmDObZmn1MwvELI/s1600-h/lo_4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvAwPVRGEjAfiq3UcPEjQfnRQ2K1Gpjr75kOI3g_2ENVEmeLxpZi33YcAULhpiRDenRlmWXW-FgrmXZTXgvKQyAayQL-KFoA07InSAKQPnR-XNSJ-CJBgLPdFvhSdJGmDObZmn1MwvELI/s400/lo_4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356300515447300786" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMVX49MSSpQH8cfLKFqfPm7-7FXgDfXV_mBdKVlHBnViVJf2jDoSaRekKZVad1yempmA0X-W-C73XyzoXitUklzoMzu0xtT7G6pEEVCVcKeHmd00ZcSFN_ILls201tCH_lSZBACiTbPg/s1600-h/lo_3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMVX49MSSpQH8cfLKFqfPm7-7FXgDfXV_mBdKVlHBnViVJf2jDoSaRekKZVad1yempmA0X-W-C73XyzoXitUklzoMzu0xtT7G6pEEVCVcKeHmd00ZcSFN_ILls201tCH_lSZBACiTbPg/s400/lo_3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356300510948176498" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7xsguynP3v9XEcFnBRDklxUzAba41TP0SGg1v7nwrhT8p9MVrfSC_Ru9Klx2d8tjo5btLxY3qSbAbeoNnR-7aMUYeOVBxlBkGUvnlwtJN1FAB2dTI8CaOvcA_RCTMYGZYOuqSKaVt2I/s1600-h/lo_2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-7xsguynP3v9XEcFnBRDklxUzAba41TP0SGg1v7nwrhT8p9MVrfSC_Ru9Klx2d8tjo5btLxY3qSbAbeoNnR-7aMUYeOVBxlBkGUvnlwtJN1FAB2dTI8CaOvcA_RCTMYGZYOuqSKaVt2I/s400/lo_2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356300506640211106" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB14OKBu0hfPPXIb9zeJvw3mgR3YRp1ymmCvZc1drflmkMFzgHVnHvjtHIR84tMRMFtObml37znZzMNwROquEolMooxXv9Q4rZ_Gt5hHNHFUDpvrcSWvIiIkHB0rsXkXRlL7G119kh43k/s1600-h/lo_1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB14OKBu0hfPPXIb9zeJvw3mgR3YRp1ymmCvZc1drflmkMFzgHVnHvjtHIR84tMRMFtObml37znZzMNwROquEolMooxXv9Q4rZ_Gt5hHNHFUDpvrcSWvIiIkHB0rsXkXRlL7G119kh43k/s400/lo_1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5356300507653068642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />RIP THE RUNWAY 2009<br /><br />What an inspiring show, so much talent<br />I have never been to something like it.<br />So much hard work went into it and it<br />showed.<br /><br />Backstage was chaotic, full of rehearsal's<br />hairspray,clothing,half naked models and<br />photographers it was great.<br />When it came down to the actual show<br />it started with a dance number which a friend<br />of mine Sabrina.C had put together it really<br />set the tone for the whole show, the mc was up<br />beat and super fun, the DJ was good and got<br />the attenders really hyped for it all!<br /><br />there was even a minute of silence for the<br />great Michael Jackson which got me a bit<br />teary eyed.<br /><br />Congratulations to all the designers<br />You all did an amazing job, I am<br />thankful that your all representing<br />Calgary with your art and fashion.<br /><br />For photographs from the show click the link below<br />and more photo's to come!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=137702&id=9863930481">RIP THE RUNWAY PHOTOGRAPHS</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-15390410674047016832009-07-06T16:19:00.009-06:002009-09-02T11:53:23.017-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9nY-XZGU1SnNNNOdziIB0sMxg78L0ZbXFsiOKUiNLWpk64p6ZMU6KlGG_GuoyiOf6Myr23S2ZHfwekvCuserZEpLd3kQCGkZ8EJBYCZB3V1aKm1-l0cHXjUYDytB_ELGg3_0dIIq9xQ/s1600-h/castingcall2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR9nY-XZGU1SnNNNOdziIB0sMxg78L0ZbXFsiOKUiNLWpk64p6ZMU6KlGG_GuoyiOf6Myr23S2ZHfwekvCuserZEpLd3kQCGkZ8EJBYCZB3V1aKm1-l0cHXjUYDytB_ELGg3_0dIIq9xQ/s400/castingcall2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355497165978237986" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;">“Creativity is the power to connect the seemingly unconnected.”</span> <span style="font-weight: bold;">William Polmer</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPuhVI8j3eU4jzMDCj8tOxjABlHznFuvzSrV8xcCU3z5xIYh9gxS0u_Sbs0cG-Q-LWNuDaVMfCxZ_wYYer9Y6s8w4O94I868oRSvRxPXyo_J_f-E8m4Ir96tJoJhRN-ACLA0Q3lOAXHE/s1600-h/_MG_8178.jpg"></a><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPuhVI8j3eU4jzMDCj8tOxjABlHznFuvzSrV8xcCU3z5xIYh9gxS0u_Sbs0cG-Q-LWNuDaVMfCxZ_wYYer9Y6s8w4O94I868oRSvRxPXyo_J_f-E8m4Ir96tJoJhRN-ACLA0Q3lOAXHE/s1600-h/_MG_8178.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><img style="text-align: left;margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; display: block; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtPuhVI8j3eU4jzMDCj8tOxjABlHznFuvzSrV8xcCU3z5xIYh9gxS0u_Sbs0cG-Q-LWNuDaVMfCxZ_wYYer9Y6s8w4O94I868oRSvRxPXyo_J_f-E8m4Ir96tJoJhRN-ACLA0Q3lOAXHE/s400/_MG_8178.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355512568182980370" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;">Headpiece by Susan Clarahan </div><div style="text-align: center;">Dress by Morenike Olaosebikan</div>Last month at <a href="http://themodernleisure.com/factoryparty.html">Factory Party #6</a>, Calgary Fashion presented Afrikana. The celebration of Africa has been big this year on the runways, Marc Jacobs and Junya Watanbe are only a few that played with the African theme for this season. This year Nigeria's <a href="http://www.style.com/stylefile/2009/02/arise-and-conquer-nigerias-new-fashion-glossy/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Arise</span> Magazine</a>, Nigeria's new fashion glossy who have been referred to as Nigeria's <a href="http://www.interviewmagazine.com/"><span style="font-style: italic;">Interview Magazine</span></a> also showcased their 4 part runway show, <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/kk/sets/72157613801062112/show/">Arise African Fashion Collective </a>at the Mercedes New York Fashion Week for Spring09. So really it kind of made sense for us to take that route, why not show that Africa is very much a part of Calgary as well as Canada?<br /><br />It was important to showcase Afrikana for us as in 2001, Canada was home to 300,000 individuals of African origin with 23,000 Africans living in Alberta (Statistics Canada 2007).<br /><br />According to FFWD Magazine: “Alberta’s oil boom, however, has caused a dramatic increase in Calgary’s African population. O fficial statistics aren’t available, but the Sudanese community claims that it has doubled in the last five years, from 6,000 in 2002 to 12,000 in 2007. Likewise, the small Nigerian community of 400 in 1996 has grown to well over 10,000 today.”<br /><br />As our city continues to grow we feel it important to promote members of the fashion community who are actively involved in the fashion industry no matter what category they may belong to.<br /><br />Afrikana showcased, Morenike Olaosebikan + Trendy Strands (Women's Collection), Susan Claharan (Head Pieces) and <a href="http://kaadiki.com/">Haithem Elkadiki </a>(Men's Collection).<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lMGCZH_BJD3mE_-0XVwxF8NBgUe0Q1m-4ha_j4IQLVDyjMYzwrz9hNd_TSB87D_5tJAuonQf7OlgAgJ7oBippyTTDqHBpv7kqqIBYNdbsPqgTQn1mES0R_ItjGQPoUrkda3Y8mLPPkY/s1600-h/_MG_8146.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1lMGCZH_BJD3mE_-0XVwxF8NBgUe0Q1m-4ha_j4IQLVDyjMYzwrz9hNd_TSB87D_5tJAuonQf7OlgAgJ7oBippyTTDqHBpv7kqqIBYNdbsPqgTQn1mES0R_ItjGQPoUrkda3Y8mLPPkY/s400/_MG_8146.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355478586047860786" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYZMG3jonpvZONju3C1WUqYPhhOKmPfQz84VZtTp3J6pRIoqv7Kutb5mTMuhFCM18psd7p49BNSWHXCjOwRDhnKyWo9xg7VnmAqRdyoSMCmc-bCwMfGJNQopyyn_PTEMjokX_wJy6gWs/s1600-h/_MG_8190.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqYZMG3jonpvZONju3C1WUqYPhhOKmPfQz84VZtTp3J6pRIoqv7Kutb5mTMuhFCM18psd7p49BNSWHXCjOwRDhnKyWo9xg7VnmAqRdyoSMCmc-bCwMfGJNQopyyn_PTEMjokX_wJy6gWs/s400/_MG_8190.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355478593019243682" border="0" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAKXsO8hCJCH2Sr1QCco3a8KaJrWmDTDyZHWZBLp9TLCR1f1BwsQhD99FSjhKMO5wTmVSwchvw6yZ9gRpZvQGEcHZKVqeNG8VY0bBUkBxnuBjRXlASdB6GIsJM7UmlNtqZhH1-NR-4jA/s1600-h/_MG_8150.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAKXsO8hCJCH2Sr1QCco3a8KaJrWmDTDyZHWZBLp9TLCR1f1BwsQhD99FSjhKMO5wTmVSwchvw6yZ9gRpZvQGEcHZKVqeNG8VY0bBUkBxnuBjRXlASdB6GIsJM7UmlNtqZhH1-NR-4jA/s400/_MG_8150.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355478601647503698" border="0" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KEtupVPw7IAuCTf6rEdJSLzZk2geGlhxuy2kkoTe6_14S5Vn4ytVZCreW86RAHRWxCd8epjAUJJFdER3hgm-3d4JHuLfppQalhU-wz8Eu4lnBdRuH8DrrpWWTsmcoCUmgGFkgoWgVjE/s1600-h/_MG_8184.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KEtupVPw7IAuCTf6rEdJSLzZk2geGlhxuy2kkoTe6_14S5Vn4ytVZCreW86RAHRWxCd8epjAUJJFdER3hgm-3d4JHuLfppQalhU-wz8Eu4lnBdRuH8DrrpWWTsmcoCUmgGFkgoWgVjE/s400/_MG_8184.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5355478581162233794" border="0" /></a></div>For more photos from the event, please visit our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=137096&id=9863930481#/pages/Calgary-Fashion/9863930481">Facebook Fan Page</a>.<br /><br />Illustration: Garrett Naccarato<br />Photo credit: David J</div><div>Head Pieces: Susan Claharan</div><div>Clothing: Haithem Elkadiki </div>Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-59247421955383900732009-07-03T23:33:00.010-06:002009-07-06T19:56:19.680-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx7HEu8jQDsp9GtggnHBnKdFiOFvW7Pyj6xX4C4mLBdCcaukTdmhv4a5KbUBH5DXaxiccDKbOEATpWqiFG1nmDNV5sEIPceC4FI7AxEgwi9c0KgauG1IOZSAIPVigdc8xxEvQ8-22BN4/s1600-h/storm.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZx7HEu8jQDsp9GtggnHBnKdFiOFvW7Pyj6xX4C4mLBdCcaukTdmhv4a5KbUBH5DXaxiccDKbOEATpWqiFG1nmDNV5sEIPceC4FI7AxEgwi9c0KgauG1IOZSAIPVigdc8xxEvQ8-22BN4/s320/storm.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354654316126602658" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MZxwYbsge-PPYi4HfUGyL1EHrxp6q5iKxCdhgwfc7eEIFCBiL9Y3w_NoIckCqVPqHEuwulsM__GZNoIygh9SysP_2irWiWAAtsvMXQLgrR_VtfKU_kRv6sxNJdRi-dmZPzPKvOfUhQk/s1600-h/fashion-reflector01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 144px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0MZxwYbsge-PPYi4HfUGyL1EHrxp6q5iKxCdhgwfc7eEIFCBiL9Y3w_NoIckCqVPqHEuwulsM__GZNoIygh9SysP_2irWiWAAtsvMXQLgrR_VtfKU_kRv6sxNJdRi-dmZPzPKvOfUhQk/s320/fashion-reflector01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354477792965508466" border="0" /></a><br />Songkla to be re-invented<br /><br />After the sudden departure of Smyth&Kang last week, I was shocked and disappointed when I received a Facebook message from Tung Vo, informing me that Songkla would be closing it doors soon and to come by soon as they are having a 30%-70% off sale.<br /><br />And while it's true that the racks and shelves would be cleared and the doors closed, it is only a temporary close.<br /><br />While I tried on a few dresses, Tung explained that after they clear out the merchandise and close the doors for a month or so, they'll be re-opening as a studio as opposed to a retail store. With a new partnership in the making, Songkla will refocus their efforts to making their own clothing and selling it from their studio.<br /><br />For myself, this is good and bad news. Not a streetwear type of gal, I nevertheless found a number of cute dresses at Songkla over the years and now I'll have to search for those same labels that Songkla carried elsewhere.<br />The good news for me is that Tung will be continuing making clothes, which means I can add to the two coats I have purchased and treasure. Both are items that I'll no doubt have for years to come and will continue to tell people where I got them.<br /><br />I look forward to seeing what's to come in the next few months as Calgary's fashion landscape continues to change. But before they close the doors I strongly suggest you snap up whatever they have left before it's gone!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Top photo: Purple wool coat with high collar, made by Tung Vo. Photo by Devon Boulton-Mills<br />2nd photo: One of the dresses I bought on sale at Songkla - People's Market.<br />Songkla is located at #11, 718 17 Ave. S.W.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-70079848102889238932009-07-03T17:58:00.006-06:002009-07-08T21:44:24.640-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwWiiDjeV10VO93PvywvKMa7yvkwJU2u5PRYVb4NOpwOy_QEcc5dxeLXd_01vzrZGyEW-ACl_fby1fCggi2M_E0LxM6gJoqFbxrBXAqiMdESlrXbXXurzyw_ZUVFjzd2ng8TgjwcKKoQ/s1600-h/blog6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNwWiiDjeV10VO93PvywvKMa7yvkwJU2u5PRYVb4NOpwOy_QEcc5dxeLXd_01vzrZGyEW-ACl_fby1fCggi2M_E0LxM6gJoqFbxrBXAqiMdESlrXbXXurzyw_ZUVFjzd2ng8TgjwcKKoQ/s400/blog6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388191873677234" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAtNJUo5dIGfofO8WE9mzVei0Z92wopqHZF9x0L1EM55EKCm12fEaj1gQbN5p_FG95H36fsmXTmeqH1BcJMocV7NoUM_IZSg6fOmg5qYnOk5H3iU4C-5_-SWM-A02imOMRsjiRDaZ2Sg/s1600-h/blog5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEAtNJUo5dIGfofO8WE9mzVei0Z92wopqHZF9x0L1EM55EKCm12fEaj1gQbN5p_FG95H36fsmXTmeqH1BcJMocV7NoUM_IZSg6fOmg5qYnOk5H3iU4C-5_-SWM-A02imOMRsjiRDaZ2Sg/s400/blog5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388069453911314" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQIxkIk8vRLK7OMe_6EUrLZWioTzM8odMdRIATwOXhxL2oLNedIiFgqV49Osyf5it3fPBS-UdTmcwpkjKTDgR_UjPweav5x1fUxUiklxqXldaIrg9KgH9zpM827v0Pd8rwtU_Ix27VuA/s1600-h/bog4.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxQIxkIk8vRLK7OMe_6EUrLZWioTzM8odMdRIATwOXhxL2oLNedIiFgqV49Osyf5it3fPBS-UdTmcwpkjKTDgR_UjPweav5x1fUxUiklxqXldaIrg9KgH9zpM827v0Pd8rwtU_Ix27VuA/s400/bog4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388065843885330" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_vM2fiV7VqgY_I2y3w858biAzcC3MmsZlrETNk8JCgsrZBp53_k8tUGXobqBgg2JoAEp8pVyPdnnHP7jaMhb5oCxhSaymiHylDoWx_dZYDQUvCgrKUtEboPZUy-Ceuu2WJBGN3uOxnY/s1600-h/blog3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG_vM2fiV7VqgY_I2y3w858biAzcC3MmsZlrETNk8JCgsrZBp53_k8tUGXobqBgg2JoAEp8pVyPdnnHP7jaMhb5oCxhSaymiHylDoWx_dZYDQUvCgrKUtEboPZUy-Ceuu2WJBGN3uOxnY/s400/blog3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388065004630610" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UFhWTgWXJ5EkCOKANcy2VtZrAZo02_8lIZyG3M6oq_7meCaYY4qDvyv9C5Hr7wq2pPNnVAt-5jWZQ-atZ_X5x0F8Pmqy4LU6UUvu85ea6ifEg308oUtEpNhDusQt1Q5A2jFaCCgRQow/s1600-h/blog2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4UFhWTgWXJ5EkCOKANcy2VtZrAZo02_8lIZyG3M6oq_7meCaYY4qDvyv9C5Hr7wq2pPNnVAt-5jWZQ-atZ_X5x0F8Pmqy4LU6UUvu85ea6ifEg308oUtEpNhDusQt1Q5A2jFaCCgRQow/s400/blog2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388059147123186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaPVqNz2eDLXGRyZumnOjoTYLwzF9N_CB4urd9swdUJvv5flfQ1nBndpO2SbaHIqSDvyy3qylAN3idupWuA_F_qpTflgsXhuRLZ-UyKebjtF5y3eI-tWYKWTPKnb2mBCRbokfx0COoxE/s1600-h/blog1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 266px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbaPVqNz2eDLXGRyZumnOjoTYLwzF9N_CB4urd9swdUJvv5flfQ1nBndpO2SbaHIqSDvyy3qylAN3idupWuA_F_qpTflgsXhuRLZ-UyKebjtF5y3eI-tWYKWTPKnb2mBCRbokfx0COoxE/s400/blog1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5354388054895823522" border="0" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Being a fashion blogger comes with many perks and opportunities, it also takes a lot of perseverance and a good amount of dedication and self determination to be a successful fashion blogger. As a fashion blogger, you have to be on top of the latest and the now of fashion and Holt Renfrow in Canada have caught on to this.</span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">According to </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Holt Renfrew's Creative Director John Gerhardt:</span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">"Bloggers have become the fashion world's new celebrities," says Gerhardt. "They're knowledgeable and influential contributors to the modern media landscape. Their opinions and visuals are relevant, creative and thought-provoking, providing a constant source of inspiration. We are honoured to pay homage to their style." </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Last week, the luxury Canadian brand, unveiled six store front windows dedicated to </span></span><a href="http://www.garancedore.fr/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Garancé Dore</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">,</span></span><a href="http://thesartorialist.blogspot.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> Scott Schuman</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> of The Sartorialist, Jane Aldridge of </span></span><a href="http://seaofshoes.typepad.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Sea Of Shoes</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">, Canada's star fashion blogger Anita Clarke of </span></span><a href="http://iwantigot.geekigirl.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">I Want I Got</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> and the ever visually captivating Tommy Ton of </span></span><a href="http://www.jakandjil.com/blog"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Jak + Jil</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"> and of course the ever fabulous </span></span><a href="http://www.bryanboy.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">Bryan Boy</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">. </span></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(255, 255, 255);">This is a big deal in blogger land so hurry on down to your nearest Holt Renfrow for a peek at the amazing displays.</span></span></div></div>Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-29255129443626719942009-07-01T18:22:00.007-06:002009-07-01T18:32:20.019-06:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqI1I2Z5XEtxQS6QU3oUxs5DjGziVtzjzzYybnv1vvTrXjcm5kvf1YvQVKBKQUyaMseEFC2qvc4_1cBt2nmT0jb4ZWucwdTGtojmNdeXCiA40w5SJrK7L-2UF4dxa_yL8-ZVumdxFGmI8/s1600-h/b6cd21f4ce52efd0bc2b3f61b7627cbc.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 223px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqI1I2Z5XEtxQS6QU3oUxs5DjGziVtzjzzYybnv1vvTrXjcm5kvf1YvQVKBKQUyaMseEFC2qvc4_1cBt2nmT0jb4ZWucwdTGtojmNdeXCiA40w5SJrK7L-2UF4dxa_yL8-ZVumdxFGmI8/s320/b6cd21f4ce52efd0bc2b3f61b7627cbc.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353654054930607362" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was thinking of how lucky we at Calgary Fashion are to have access to amazing photographers, and was reminded of a lovely picture I had stumbled on a few months back. To my surprise, it was a photograph by the ever eclectic and quirky Tim Walker. Balloons, bubble gum, airplanes, and fields of flowers are just a few of the props this legend has used.</span></span></div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 255px; " src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eRwTRM1HG-Og8QLwDFtltVzB1oW0iW4eLFia6f5xjDi3M13WV7yvM-NHBAL8VvQ4Q9YM06KPDc0k5loQeXmskNV0Egi30Tc6o0TLh8ChaAmC5wC7jnb_EnjmLyKSU4BNKpXOIwlaA9k/s320/INFINITY09_walker_IMAGE.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353653821358397570" /></span><br /><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"></span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><img style="text-align: left;display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 254px; 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display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEnbMWSSKi5BF2MehjrmJsPmp4PmbWl1aFSD2-_JoEGoB43VTb8AYjCeM3zolJjo9o7KYiK-wswKB3dPUU82Alzz5uMKVFWzZMzGjWmD3ZuXgdEIs7XvDk3VpHlI1RXRDMlVH6bkyV-0/s400/12.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353348984258770194" border="0" /></a><br />A lot goes into our fashion shows. Two and a half years ago when I started Calgary Fashion I had no idea how we would evolve into this amazing fashion power house jam packed with all the talents and effort that is even necessary to make such things happen.<br /><br />This time around for Factory Party 6 we decided to go with the title <span style="font-style: italic;">Afrikana</span> that focused on Africa meeting The Factory Party. Basically my roots meeting The Factory Party through some of Alberta's talented designers. My apartment became our dressing room filled with over 30 people and these are some behind the scenes shots. As we continue to post the pictures from FP #6, the details of what it all took to make this happen will be unveiled.<br /><br />Stay tuned for more.<br /><br />Photo Credit: David JKimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-55411307763758611742009-06-30T16:44:00.000-06:002009-06-30T16:48:39.352-06:00A Special Introduction<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51UOWFQiClCOtXr6GF11MMhXWQRJQ60R4h7YLBbH-Y1ufyFzIicQOmojaR4pbOzxg64HEzR0Rny2O38tlDAyYg0mh__Fq-pZ7VcxxRHZn-Kp6m22bhI4jfjzSmFoQPmsPsw7Spi0gqNA/s1600-h/ox2.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51UOWFQiClCOtXr6GF11MMhXWQRJQ60R4h7YLBbH-Y1ufyFzIicQOmojaR4pbOzxg64HEzR0Rny2O38tlDAyYg0mh__Fq-pZ7VcxxRHZn-Kp6m22bhI4jfjzSmFoQPmsPsw7Spi0gqNA/s400/ox2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353255369044491154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEVsF8CnmCJ4wP58shLOJr_T2bO7EWvmkhwUnlisEAYmHdODx2mJhbJiV5sZOWJrdf-FGPlHZVvYy-HQDLw292bcScUKURtpH0X_ueP_j7797hLaLPNTjs42D3_DesmoA1O4M-Svfi5E8/s1600-h/ox1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEVsF8CnmCJ4wP58shLOJr_T2bO7EWvmkhwUnlisEAYmHdODx2mJhbJiV5sZOWJrdf-FGPlHZVvYy-HQDLw292bcScUKURtpH0X_ueP_j7797hLaLPNTjs42D3_DesmoA1O4M-Svfi5E8/s400/ox1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353255368255950786" border="0" /></a><br />The new photo collaborative OX.Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-59680663044125508512009-06-30T15:18:00.000-06:002009-06-30T17:11:22.549-06:00Another One Bites The Dust<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmkKRKVuHhHzxpkqGEYOI_w7I5l1T7WPV1Opx-cclI__gMdKPgZte-n7ENHkUKTsjw91t9ljkVYY645GULP3_7Uc1yacpgE26-MceGSF3cLx61LBscJOMv3iE0fVPpj8cdMsNobSPEso/s1600-h/smyth.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 112px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirmkKRKVuHhHzxpkqGEYOI_w7I5l1T7WPV1Opx-cclI__gMdKPgZte-n7ENHkUKTsjw91t9ljkVYY645GULP3_7Uc1yacpgE26-MceGSF3cLx61LBscJOMv3iE0fVPpj8cdMsNobSPEso/s400/smyth.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353242587574156450" border="0" /></a>RIP.<br /><br />(Downtown Location)Kimleestarhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11220865483168357806noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2261491530988915078.post-64883130461597078222009-06-30T12:39:00.000-06:002009-06-30T13:14:52.968-06:00Boy by Band Of Outsiders<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://boy.bandofoutsiders.com/"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 326px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifaNtoWm2d6FrGLAz7FoQ0CsCPGTLd6TtMqC5UOb7hTAwhIWzTJ-jG_v6SEaxUvxWU-ctpV7xURDb6tpp-ZfjkkMBqG4txwhoD01M5Ppd-BgT18xLluHo00X4beDfmxRFv39D0GClrecM/s400/4.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5353192324238734930" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Sarah Silverman in Boy.<br /><br />See more <<a href="http://boy.bandofoutsiders.com/">here</a>><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Photo courtesy of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://boy.bandofoutsiders.com/">Boy</a><span style="font-style: italic;">.</span>Darrenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00000433892099588185noreply@blogger.com1